1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Dauphine Gordini | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 87 L |
